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People v. Scott
Death penalty upheld for defendant who raped victim and set her on fire, resulting in death. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Akins
Imposing two separate sentence enhancements for two separate robberies involving different victims is proper. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Robinson
Denial of defendant's motion to represent himself is reviewable after plea of no contest. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Duarte
Trial court must advise defendant of consequences of admission to prior theft-related convictions. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Thomas
In multiple count life sentence case, minimum term is calculated separately for each count. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Bierman
Defendant gets resentencing if pre-'Romero' record is silent on court's discretion to strike prior conviction. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Martinez
Substantial evidence supports finding no prejudice to defendant by four-year delay before information filed. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
U.S. v. Lacy
Search warrant for child pornography downloaded by defendant's computer 10 months earlier isn't impermissibly stale. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
In re Grand Jury Subpoena
Court's decision not to hold a pre-indictment hearing regarding compelled testimony isn't appealable order. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
Hartman v. Summers
Challenge to scheme for releasing insanity acquittees without allegation for release, fails for lack of standing. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
In re Winner
Statute precluding restoration of forfeited worktime credits isn't ex post facto law as applied to prisoner. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
U.S. v. Rogers
Judge's acquisition of stock in defendant's corporate victim after sentencing doesn't require recusal on resentencing. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
U.S. v. Knapp
With overwhelming materiality evidence of false statements, removal of issue from jury isn't reversible error. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
U.S. v. Kemmish
Defendant's conduct as major child pornography distributor isn't pattern of sexual exploitation for enhancement purposes. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
Lopez-Smith v. Hood
Mental deficiency rendering person incapable of standing trial is not basis for deferring extradition. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
U.S. v. Rudberg
Prosecutor uses impermissible vouching by repeated references to cooperating witnesses' truthfulness agreement for reduced sentences. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
U.S. v. King
Mailing threatening communication conviction requires proof of specific intent to threaten. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
People v. Keelen
Court has discretion to determine length of term to be tripled under three strikes law. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 1999
Woratzeck v. Stewart
Former defense counsel's involvement as prosecutor in death-penalty clemency hearing isn't constitutional conflict of interest. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
State v. Omeara
Inference of criminal activity provides reasonable suspicion for 45 minute investigative detention. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
People v. Santiago
Physically-abused child's consent to police entry into home and gathering of evidence is valid. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
U.S. v. Mathews
Upward departure in sentencing resulting in greater sentence than conviction of additional crimes distorts guidelines. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
U.S. v. Juvenile Male
RICO charges can be supported by showing defendant's act had de minimis effect on interstate commerce. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
People v. Palacios
Credit reduction statute applies where offensive conduct pre-dates statute's effective date but continues after enactment. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
U.S. v. Collins
Ex post facto clause is violated by sentencing of defendants under new statute allowing increased punishment. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
People v. Bishop
Court does not abuse discretion by dismissing two prior strikes of a non-violent offender. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
People v. Garcia
Circumstances justify ordering defendant to wear 'react belt' capable of delivering electric shock during trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
People v. Phillips
Failure to provide defendant with names of prospective jurors isn't prejudicial error requiring overturning conviction. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
People v. Kasim
Prosecutor's failure to disclose exculpatory evidence bearing on key witnesses' credibility warrants new trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
U.S. v. Woodruff
Government need only show de minimis effect on interstate commerce to satisfy Hobbs Act's jurisdictional element. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
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